more stats
1.7 miles
Distance
192 ft
Climb
-191 ft
Descent
00:15:57
Avg time
1,165 ft
Altitude min
1,250 ft
Altitude max
1,213 ft
Altitude start
1,213 ft
Altitude end
-15.416%
Grade max
21.022%
Grade min
3,495 ft
Distance climb
3,653 ft
Distance down
1,576 ft
Distance flat
00:15:57
Avg time

Manzanita Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Black Mountain
    San Diego, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #47787 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #9806 in E-Biking
    • #26185 in Trail Running
    • #11929 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Built by SDMBA 2015-2016. Nice loop with ups and downs, rock garden.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Black Rating: Advanced obstacles exist, some trail obstructions.

Some very technical rock gardens and some narrow off-camber. 90% of adaptive riders will need help. Best clockwise.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 135 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 926 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Manzanita Loop Trail Reports

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Apr 27, 2026 @ 8:33am (America/Tijuana)
Apr 27, 2026
 Thanks SDMBA for the recent trail work!
Apr 3, 2026 @ 7:39am (America/Tijuana)
Apr 3, 2026
 Great work by SDMBA in starting to trim back the brush!
Mar 1, 2026 @ 7:30am (America/Tijuana)
Mar 1, 2026
 Getting a little overgrown, I need to bring my clippers
Feb 9, 2026 @ 9:30am (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 9, 2026
 Awesome today!
Dec 26, 2025 @ 8:02am (America/Tijuana)
Dec 26, 2025
 Great shape with the recent rains keeping the dust down.
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Status:
on Apr 27, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.81 (21 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      5 Reviews & Comments

      MattinButte MattinButte
      I'd never ridden here before, and found the dense vegetation and blind corners different from what I'm used to. I wasn't aware of the bell thing, but in my opinion, even with a bell I feel like I could only ride this at a relatively casual pace for fear of collisions. Fine for the scenic ride I was on, but a little frustrating if I was wanting to get after it.
      marvinstorey
      One of the better loops on black. No pushing your bike up. Just intermediate terrain. Don’t listen to the technical comments too much. Any intermediate rider would enjoy this and have little problem.
      coachzed
      One of the better trails on Black Mountain. Singletrack with some short, punchy climbs and descents. A few sections of chunk that give it some challenge, but a significantly easier trail than Miners Ridge.

      Most of the trail has limited visibility and is two-way and mixed use with hikers. Please use your bell.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Manzanita Loop located?
      Manzanita Loop is located in Black Mountain, San Diego, California, United States. It is part of the Black Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.98073, -117.10424.
      ▼ How hard is Manzanita Loop?
      Manzanita Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Manzanita Loop?
      Manzanita Loop has 192 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 191 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,165 ft to 1,250 ft.
      ▼ Is Manzanita Loop a point to point trail?
      Manzanita Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Manzanita Loop?
      Manzanita Loop is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Manzanita Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Manzanita Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Manzanita Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Manzanita Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Manzanita Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Manzanita Loop. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Manzanita Loop?
      Manzanita Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 5,756 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,972 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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